Workshops, Classes & Courses

9INHANDPRESS believes in the immersive and transformative power of art education and the democratic processes of printmaking, papermaking, and book arts. Our approach to teaching is technique-focused through approachable, economical and formative workshops and classes. From beginner-level technical basics to mastery-level and purpose-focused workshops and classes, 9INHANDPRESS partners with some of the tri-state area's best art centers to showcase the full extent of printmaking, papermaking and book arts.

​Can't find a workshop or class to fit your schedule? 9INHANDPRESS is proud to offer one-on-one and small group instruction at locations across the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area.

Stuck on a project? Can't get over the quarantine hump? Need a push to get yourself back in the studio? 9INHANDPRESS is now offering one-on-one video conference technical assistance and education, all from the comfort of your own home--anywhere in the world! To explore printmaking, book arts, papermaking, design and typography, email 9INHANDPRESS@gmail.com to schedule your video conference. Tuition: $30/hr (minimum of two hours, please. Discounts for bookings over 4 hours.)Conferences are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Additional payments are due at the conclusion of the session.

​UPCOMING @ THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART - ONLINE!

Bookmaking in Quarantine; 4 Sessions, Tuesday June 2, Friday June 5, Tuesday June 9, and Friday June 12, 12n-1pm @ The Newark Museum of Art​Over the course of four hour-long online sessions, paricipants will learn the basics of bookmaking and book binding at home. Using materials and tools sourced from our homes, we’ll explore the techniques of creating blank zines and book structures, with ample time to delve into creating content for each of these books. Participants should anticipate ample instructionand demonstrations, troubleshooting and critique, hands-on work and group discussions—everything you’ll need to introduce artist books, journals and bookmaking into your art-making practice. All live presentations will be held via Zoom, with discussions, posts, resources and feedback occurring in a closed Facebook group. This course is ideal for beginners, but all levels welcome! No experience necessary!​Tuition: Members $49, Non-Members $55Register here: The Newark Museum of Art**Enrolled artists will be provided a recurring Zoom meeting link and access to a closed Facebook group. A materials, tools and supplies list is provided at the link above.**

​A NOTE ON IN-PERSON COURSES, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS...

Courses, Classes and Workshops planned after a state's re-opening will strictly adhere to social distancing measures, have reduced enrollment and will strive to be a safe, healthy working environment. Hand sanitizer stations will be placed in each studio and the use of masks will be encouraged of the enrolled students (and required of the instructor). As printmaking and book arts spaces require a large amount of shared equipment, disinfecting wipes will be provided; studios will be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day. It is strongly encouraged that enrolled students provide any additional supplies or tools that will make communal, in-person learning a comfortable and safe space (including gloves, tissues, additional wipes, etc.). While no one can guarantee a completely risk-free environment, we can all do our part to maintain safe and healthy learning spaces. If you are ill or are recovering from a recent illness, please do not attend a workshop!

​Handmade Books; 3 Saturdays, July 11 - July 25, 11a-3p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJIn this book-making workshop artists will become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Throughout this workshop, we’ll explore contemporary bookbinding, creating multiple book structures for highly personalized soft and hardcover books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will leave with beautiful handmade books, and all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. Artists should anticipate supplying recycled prints, decorative and/or handmade papers, photographs, and printed ephemera to include in their bindings. Beginners welcomeand encouraged! All materials and tools are included but artists are asked to bring any of the listed itemsand one yard of lightweight fabric.Tuition: Members $180, Non-Members $200Materials: $30Register here: Registration will open on June 1, pending an announcement from the state government.

Intaglio Printmaking; Sunday, July 26, 10a-4p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJIn this quick and easy workshop, artists will learn techniques used to transform drawings into editionable prints! Using simple tools and materials, artists will explore drypoint-intaglio printmaking—learning the ins-and-outs of plate-making, properly inking and wiping a plate and fully operating an etching press. Along the way, artists will also learn how to incorporate color in a variety of ways into their prints! This is the perfect primer for future etching and intaglio classes. Beginners welcome and encouraged!Tuition: $105​Materials: $22Register here: Registration will open on June 1, pending an announcement from the state government. ​

​UPCOMING @ THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY PENDING PA STATE RE-OPENING GUIDELINES

Relief Printmaking; 3 Tuesdays, October 6-20, 630-9p @ The Community School of New Hope-SoleburyLearn quick and easy techniques for relief printing on fabric and paper—perfect for cards and stationary, textiles, sewing projects, table decor and more! We’ll explore design and printing techniques aimed at repeating patterns and yardage printing, printing both one-color images and complex multiple-color images. No experience necessary, beginners welcome! Tuition: $135, includes $25 material fee​Register here: The Community School of New Hope-Solebury

​WE ARE CURRENTLY FOLLOWING THE CDC GUIDELINES AND THE ADVICE OF ORGANIZATIONS HOSTING THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS. PLEASE BE MINDFUL THAT DATE SHIFTS, CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS MAY BE INCURRED DUE TO THE COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) GLOBAL PANDEMIC. WE APPRECIATE YOUR FLEXIBILITY AND LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU SOON!​

UPCOMING @ THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NJ

POSTPONED TO FALL 2020Contemporary Printmaking & The Artist's Book; 10 Mondays, March 30 - June 15*, 930a-12n @ The Visual Arts Center of NJThis 10-week course will cover a variety of printmaking techniques, with an emphasis on monoprint, intaglio, relief and mixed processes. With a push towards experimentation, students are challenged to create new works towards the creation of a series of artist books, suites of prints, or new bodies of work. The 10-week course will fluctuate between direct group instruction and demonstration, individual instruction and ample open studio-work time; this allows students to learn new processes/techniques and explore them through hands-on work while seeking advice from the instructor and other students. Students will end the course with the creation of a new art object: artist book, suite of prints or new body of works. Beginners welcome! Experienced students are encouraged to enroll in "Printmaking & The Artist Book: Guided Open Studio" (below).Tuition: Members $320, Non-Members $350Materials: $55Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ​*This course does not meeting on Monday, April 6 or Monday, May 25.​

POSTPONED TO FALL 2020​Contemporary Printmaking & The Artist's Book: Guided Open Studio; 10 Mondays, March 30 - June 15*, 1230p-3p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJArtists enrolled in current or past "Print & Book" courses are invited to register for this Guided Open Studio. Use this additional session to further your practice, continue working on plates you haven't yet finished and dive deeper into techniques under the guidance of the instructor! New techniques will not be instructed; but exploration is encouraged and technical assistance will be available.Tuition: Members $320, Non-Members $350Materials: $40​Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ​*This course does not meeting on Monday, April 6 or Monday, May 25.​

POSTPONED TO FALL 2020 ​Silkscreen Printmaking; 5 Thursdays, April 16 - May 14, 10a-2p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJThis course approaches silkscreen printing as a medium of artistic expression, concentrating on techniques and experimentation. All basic screen printing techniques will be covered, from image-making, screen and material preparation, to the use of silkscreen printing as a creative outlet, including monoprinting and edition printing. Artists will develop a suite of prints while exploring the ins-and-outs of the rich world of silkscreen printing. Beginners welcome!Tuition: Members $250, Non-Members $280Materials: $40​Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ​

Mentor Sessions @ The Visual Arts Center of NJThe Mentor Program is perfect for the student seeking individualized, one-on-one instruction. The Mentor Program may be purchased in 2-hour blocks, which can be used as one long session or as 2 one-hour sessions. Scheduling dates, times, and further details are determined by the student and the instructor. Due to the personalized aspect of this programs, sign-ups cannot be done online. Please call The Visual Arts Center of NJ to schedule.Tuition: $200/2hrs + Materials

UPCOMING @ FRONTLINE ARTS

Mentor Sessions & Technical Assistance @ Frontline ArtsIdeal for the artists seeking individualized, one-on-one instruction, Mentor Sessions and/or Technical Assistance may be in a minimum of in 2-hour blocks, which can be used to explore a variety of techniques including letterpress, silkscreen, intaglio, relief and papermaking processes at the Frontline Arts studios. Scheduling dates, times, and further details are determined by the artist and the instructor. Due to the personalized aspect of this programs, sign-ups cannot be done online. Please email 9inhandpress@gmail.com to coordinate your sign-up process.Tuition: $60/hr + Materials

ABOUT DAVE DIMARCHI: DAVE DIMARCHI is a multi-disciplinary printmaker and artist working in printmaking, papermaking and sculptural book forms. He engages in a relentless material practice, nurturing ideas into singular and editioned works. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has exhibited works on paper, installations and books in the US and internationally. He maintains a small collaborative studio and art space in New Hope, Pennsylvania working deeply with artists to master printmaking techniques and create new portfolio and exhibition-ready prints. He teaches printmaking, papermaking and book forms extensively throughout the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area. He is also the owner of 9INHANDPRESS, a nexus of design, print and publishing.

ABOUT 9INHANDPRESS: 9INHANDPRESS is a multi-disciplinary printmaking and educational studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, emphasizing letterpress, papermaking, silkscreen and book forms. 9INHANDPRESS works closely with artists and educators to master art-making techniques through portfolio exploration, art creation and exhibition. 9INHANDPRESS also houses a pre-press graphic design studio concentrating on unique, hand-built graphics, typography and illustration. 9INHANDPRESS is proud to host our annual International Print Exchange, connecting printmakers and artists from around the world through printed media.​